MMA News
MUST SEE! Rampage Jackson prank calls Chael Sonnen
bjpenndotcom - November 3, 2015
We’re not quite sure why Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson decided to prank call former UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen, but we’re very glad he does.
OUCH! Anderson Silva style leg break from kickboxing fight
bjpenndotcom - November 3, 2015
We cringe every time we see a video like this…but we can never turn away.
WATCH! Fighter goes too far in gym challenge?
bjpenndotcom - November 3, 2015
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Bellator hosts another legendary Fan Fest ahead of Bellator 145 in Missouri
Russell Ess - November 3, 2015
Another legendary Bellator Fan Fest is being held this week to tie in with their Bellator 145 event on Friday, Nov 6. MMA stars Ken Shamrock, Royce Gracie, Kimbo Slice, Tito Ortiz and light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary are set to be in attendance at the event being held at the Dave & Buster’s in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Former WWF champion Kurt Angle was also announced to make an appearance at the Fan Fest.
Do people want to see Bobby Lashley versus Kimbo Slice?
Russell Ess - November 2, 2015
Is a fight between Bobby Lashley and Kimbo Slice the next big hit for Bellator? Basically the fight sounds like it can happen if there is enough buzz from fans to give the Bellator heads a reason to book it.
WATCH! How to: Escape the Muay Thai clinch with Firas Zahabi
Russell Ess - November 2, 2015
https://youtu.be/4_jSnPQzpik Check out this tutorial from Tristar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi on escaping the Muay Thai clinch.
Fedor details contract negotiations with Rizin
bjpenndotcom - November 2, 2015
When it was announced that Fedor Emelianenko would be returning to MMA competition for a fight on New Year’s Eve many questions were raised. Over time more details emerged regarding the return of ‘The Last Emperor’ and it was finally made official when it was announced that Emelianenko had signed a deal to fight for Rizin Fighting Federation under former Pride FC boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara.
WATCH! Cure your case of the Mondays with Rogan’s reaction to Nick Diaz lying down in Anderson Silva fight
Russell Ess - November 2, 2015
Here is a fun little clip from UFC 183 to get you through your Monday. Nick Diaz is seen taunting Anderson Silva in their UFC 183 bout that took place on Jan 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On This Day: Matt Hughes wins welterweight title with brutal slam
bjpenndotcom - November 2, 2015
#OnThisDay in 2001: @matthughes9x won the welterweight title with THAT slam! Watch: https://t.co/dVQjmxAhA7 https://t.co/rIqImV2tLB — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 2, 2015
MUST SEE! Conor McGregor spars young teammate "Gotta be quicker!"
Russell Ess - November 2, 2015
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MUST SEE! Uriah Hall breaking heavy bags with spinning back kick
bjpenndotcom - November 2, 2015
Yeah….. So about that kick … @MMAStandUpCoach @ufc pic.twitter.com/GFQrBZPSCW — U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) November 2, 2015
On This Day: Wanderlei Silva makes MMA debut, knocks out opponent
bjpenndotcom - November 2, 2015
Nov1.1996 19 years ago today, "The Axe Murderer" @WandFC made his MMA Debut, & knocked out Dilson Filho pic.twitter.com/IOqSNQMImk — MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) November 1, 2015
Shinya Aoki to face 300+ pound opponent on NYE?
Russell Ess - November 2, 2015
ONE Championship lightweight titleholder Shinya Aoki is scheduled to headline the Rizin Dec. 29 show in Japan, and now is reportedly going to be fighting just two days later on Dec. 31. From Mixed Martial Arts:
WATCH! 'The Mountain' full contact boxing sparring
bjpenndotcom - November 1, 2015
Last week a video emerged of Conor McGregor and Thor Bjornsson, better known as ‘The Mountain’ from Game Of Thrones, engaging in a friendly bareknuckle sparring session.
MUST SEE! Greatest spinning elbow KO ever?
bjpenndotcom - November 1, 2015
This spinning elbow knockout from a Muay Thai fight in Thailand may very well be the best one we’ve ever seen.
Exclusive Video: Watch what happens when BJ Penn re-visits Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school
bjpenndotcom - November 1, 2015
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Ray Sefo: "I would love to fight one more time"
bjpenndotcom - November 1, 2015
Ray Sefo may be 44 years old, but that hasn’t slowed down the fighter in him. The WSOF President hasn’t fought since an early WSOF event in 2013, and hasn’t won a fight since 2010, but he would still like to fight one more time in either MMA or kickboxing.
Askren on 'eye poking' Louis Santos: "I don't respect him"
bjpenndotcom - November 1, 2015
Ben Askren is undefeated in his professional MMA career however in his last fight versus Louis Santos, Askren was poked in the eye and the fight was ruled a no-contest. On November 13th Askren will get a chance to rematch Santos, however that doesn’t mean Askren has forgiven Santos for the first incident.